Terry Campese turned in a masterful performance and guided the Raiders to an emphatic victory that was all but confirmed shortly after halftime.

The Titans were the stronger starting side, managing the first points through an Anthony Laffranchi try - but after that it was all the home side - 46 unanswered points rolling the depleted visitors into submission. The Raiders led by 18 at halftime and went on with the job, Colin Best eventually bagging a double and Terry Campese amassing 14 points himself as Canberra went to town on a chilly night in the nation's capital.

The win propels Canberra into the top eight and forces the Gold Coast down a run on for-and-against. It marks the first time the Titans have fallen from the top eight since the beginning of the season - and if their injury toll doesn't improve, they could fall further. Meanwhile, the Raiders are cruising underneath the radar and could be this year's surprise packet.

Next week will see the Raiders travel to Suncorp Stadium to face Brisbane, the Titans not so lucky - they face Melbourne at Olympic Park next Friday night.